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A Minor Obstacle or a Significant Hurdle?
09/26/2008
Mary M. Bonacorsi

Today, more than 50% of all American workers are over the age of 40. From 1996 to 2006, the number of American workers ages 55 and older increased by more than 60%. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that by 2016, that number will increase again, by almost 50%.

Are Adjuncts a Benefit or a Detriment?
07/18/2008
David A. Lander

Adjunct faculty play a very significant and increasing role in legal education, from trial and appellate advocacy courses to such specialty areas as intellectual property and sports and entertainment law.

“REACH” Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals: An Overview of the EU’s New Directive
01/24/2008
Edward A. Cohen

The European Union (“EU”) has a new directive – REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals). REACH requires EU companies to register their chemical substances before placing them on the EU market. Although REACH does not technically apply to U.S. businesses per se, it will still have an impact – possibly a profound impact – on U.S. businesses, particularly those involved with the chemical industry and those whose products may be headed for the EU.

Insurance LLC Helps Business Owners
09/01/2007
Steven B. Gorin

Owners of closely held businesses have long sought ways to buy the interest an owner who dies. They also have sought ways to enjoy the busines uccess financially while avoiding estate tax upon their death.

U.S. Export-Import Bank Financing for Drilling Equipment
11/06/2006
Eileen P. Brown and Roy G. Bowman

Ex-Im Bank, long a supporter of U.S. aircraft and vessel exports, is now showing a willingness to enter the offshore drilling arena. Written Roy Bowman and Eileen Brown, partners in the Washington, D.C. Transportation practice, the article was published in the September/October 2006 issue of Marine Money International.

Changes to Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Requirements Will Be Effective November 1, 2006
09/21/2006
Crystal M. Kennedy

Since the enactment of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) in 1980, the commercial real estate industry has had to deal with the harsh reality that a current owner or operator of a contaminated property could be held responsible for cleanup of the contaminated property -- regardless of whether it had anything to do with causing the contamination.

Choosing a Legal Entity to Hold Real Estate
08/18/2006
Steven B. Gorin

A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that generally has liability protection similar to that of a corporation. However, for federal tax purposes, an LLC is treated as follows...

Practical Applications of Various Business Entities
05/01/2005
Steven B. Gorin

Business entities can help clients manage business or investment operations, reduce exposure to liabilities, and retain or transition control.

Use of Intellectual Property in the Media
03/11/2005
Jennifer A. Visintine and Mark Sableman

A primer on intellectual property law covering fair use of copyrighted material, trademarks and rights of publicity. A chapter-length excerpt from the Missouri Bar Media Law Handbook.

Tax Attributes and Businesses in Financial Trouble: When Losses Create Unexpected Wealth
11/08/2004
David A. Lander

When a business that has been profitable encounters hard times, its losses may generate refunds of taxes paid in those better years. Even if the business was never profitable and never paid any taxes, its losses may be of benefit to others. Practice pointers are provided in this article with regard to several of the many complex issues that may arise under these circumstances.

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